Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 33 | 23 | 23 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 114-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.